Jury selection begins for the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on federal racketeering and other charges.

It’s time for the next high-profile political corruption trial to begin in Illinois. In a Fox 32 special report, Paris Schutz takes a look at the Michael Madigan case.

Judge John Blakey's father wrote the federal racketeering law that has famously been used to take down organized crime figures. But Blakey also established himself as an authority on the subject long before Madigan's historic trial.

The former Illinois House Speaker once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power.

The federal trial of Michael Madigan could put the powerful former House speaker behind bars for allegedly orchestrating bribes and political favors for him and his cronies. Zoom in: Madigan is charged with 23 counts ranging from racketeering conspiracy to a host of other crimes.

Michael Madigan will enter court on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power.